Carvin V3 Midi Setup Software
Funny thing is very few video reviews are good representations.So many bad micing and user error settings,etc.I think all the Carvins are built pretty well and IMo the tones between most of them is somewhat ballpark.My first gen Legacy was a absolute Tone Machine btw and I find my V3L has similar qualities tone wise.The 3 channels can swing wildly so many possibilities good and bad are likely.The 2 gain channels while touted as the same certainly are voiced differently at exacting settings.I feel this a 'tweaker' type amp and will require a bit of a learning curve. Like a lot of amps it has its own character running through whatever tones you set up on the amp. I have the 50watt head (original fuzzy, recapped) and the cab. I think it sounds better at home with the carvin cab, but I think it would cut better with my other V30 cab live. Lots of Eq possibilities, the knobs are 'hifi' like, active, and do what they say. You can push the amp for more gain by maxing the graphic EQ (then reshaping it after).
I prefer the low gain input personally and have disabled the factory 'hot-rod mod'. Has a more classic marshally vibe to my ears, but the flexible EQ makes it a bit more modern (for the 80's!). Sounds better opened up than at bedroom volumes.If you like the overall character its a good amp, if not you won't.
DescriptionNot only does PP Programmable configuration come with default settings that work perfectly with many effects boxes, but PP Programmable configuration also allows you to program the FCB1010 settings in an easy & intuitive way. OverviewFive Modes, easily switched between using the Up/Down pedals:. Effects Mode: Turn individual effects on/off in stompbox-like fashion, with state reflected on the pedal LED. Presets Mode: Easily enter presets 0-127, banks 0-9. Up to 1270 presets!. Favorite Presets Mode: Allows you to store & recall your 10 favorite presets with the push of a pedal!.
Specials Mode: Control the FCB1010 relays and send MIDI notes!. Effects & Presets Mode: Access Effects mode pedals 1-5 & Favorite Presets pedals 6-10 in one layoutExpression Pedals programmable for wah & volume, or whatever you choose. MIDI activity LED. And waterproof labels! Notes:.
Enter MIDI Channel, Banks 0-9 & '-' (for no preceding bank), & Presets 0-127. Select MIDI Channel with Pedals 1 & 6. 1C - 16C shown in 7-segment display. Select Banks with Pedals 2 & 7. B0-b9, b- displayed in 7-segment display. Use Pedals 3-8 & 7-9 to select specific preset.
Displayed in 7-segment display. Press Pedal 5 to send the MIDI Program Change command. With Pedal 10 on, a Program Change command is sent with each preset/bank change. With Pedal 10 off, Pedal 5 must be pressed for the Program Change command to be sent. Default preceding bank is CC#0, value = bank#.
You can change the default value from 0. PP Configuration ProgrammingHere are the steps to program the PP configuration. Yes, it’s long, and kinda like an IRS form, but just follow the steps to completion and you’ll be fine.
Note that you can just push Pedal 5 to keep the currently stored value (defaults listed above) - no need to select and enter every single parameter. Enter Programming Mode. Hold down Pedals 7 & 10 on power up. Setup EF mode pedals 1-10. 7-segment display will show “EF” to signify Effects mode programming, and pedal 5 LED should be flashing.
Press pedal 5 to continue. Pedals 1-10.
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The 7-segment display will show the pedal number (“P1”, “P2”, etc. To “P0”). Press pedal 5 to continue.
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Display should show 'ty' for pedal type. Use the UP/DOWN pedals to select the pedal type (0-1) that will be sent in EF mode for that pedal.